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Environment|Science|World
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost
November 22, 2025European Union
Business|Environment|World
EU will not oppose proposed COP30 deal, sources say
The European Union would not oppose a proposed deal on the outcome of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, two sources told Reuters.
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said.
November 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World
France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz
November 21, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
The European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine as Ukraine is the victim of an aggression, the EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that
November 21, 2025
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EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan
European Union leaders and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will reach out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a U.S. peace plan on
November 21, 2025
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World
White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg
November 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok
The European Union is in touch with social media network X regarding hate speech content on X's Grok, which the EU described as 'appalling' and going against European human rights
November 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|World
South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
South Africa and the European Union vowed to defend multilateralism on Thursday, ahead of the G20 summit, as they signed a partnership on critical minerals.
November 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organised crime
France's foreign minister on Thursday proposed the creation of a European Union sanctions regime to tackle cross-border organised drug
November 20, 2025
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EU to toughen trade stance on China as Germany pivots
The European Union will set out next month how it will square up to increased geopolitical challenges from Beijing and others amid
November 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Spain exhumes victim of Franco-era killings in ongoing recovery effort
Jose Luis Cubo watched as forensic scientists dug up the body of a man his grandfather had helped to bury at the start of the Spanish
November 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote
Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, set December 28 as the date for an early parliamentary election on Thursday, after the ruling Vetevendosje party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti
November 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians, Europeans must be on board with any plan to end war, EU ministers say
European foreign ministers said on Thursday that any plan to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukrainians and Europeans after the U.S. floated a framework that would involve Kyiv
November 20, 2025
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Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years
Moody's review of Italy on Friday may yield the first rating upgrade for almost a quarter of a century, analysts say, reflecting growing confidence in the public
November 20, 2025
Europe|World
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations
November 19, 2025
Business|Economy|World
Australia expects more allies to sign up to its critical minerals reserve
Australia is seeing more interest in its strategic critical minerals reserve from allies including the European Union since it signed a deal
November 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences
Slovakia wants NATO to boost air defences in the country, on its eastern flank, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said after a meeting with the military alliance's chief.
November 19, 2025
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EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil discussed overcapacity in China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing and said the European Union would act if a solution was
November 18, 2025
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Europe's moves to tighten asylum and migration rules
Britain proposed sweeping changes to its policy on asylum seekers on Monday, the latest European country to announce tighter rules on migration in recent years.
November 17, 2025
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Spain aims to cut Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail time to under two hours, minister says
Spain will renovate its high-speed rail network between Madrid and Barcelona to allow trains to reach a maximum speed of 350 kph (218 mph), a velocity so far only achieved in China,
November 17, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid
Cyprus said on Friday Turkey must drop its insistence on a two-state solution for the divided island if it hopes to make progress on its long-stalled bid to join the European Union.
November 14, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza
European Union foreign ministers will discuss next week a proposal for the bloc to take the lead in training 3,000 Palestinian police officers with the aim of later
November 14, 2025
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help
November 13, 2025
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results
November 13, 2025
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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports
The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years
November 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says
Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on
November 12, 2025
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German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group
Germany's export business, struggling under high U.S. tariffs and a slump in China, got a welcome shot in the arm from trade with Eastern Europe in
November 12, 2025
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China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation
November 12, 2025